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CX59 BKV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front from flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from flexies to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 86,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 82,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from flexies to front (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 16 May 2023 82,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from flexies to front (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 May 2022 79,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2021 75,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 71,105 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 71,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre valve cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,944 miles

under trays fittedobsuring some parts

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,661 miles

No Emissions Detected

Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,668 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CX59 BKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX59 BKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX59 BKV registered?

CX59 BKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is CX59 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 BKV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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